Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is off to a slow start this season, but he isn’t using his relocation to a new team and a new league as an excuse.

When asked Friday if he misses anything about playing in St. Louis, Pujols was quick to shoot down that notion.

Angels slugger Albert Pujols is off to a slow start this season, but he isn't using his new home team as an excuse. (AP Photo)

"I'm way past that," he said, according to CBSSports.com. "I have a new family, new teammates."

In his first seven games with the Angels, with whom he signed a 10-year, $240 million contract in December after spending his first 11 major league seasons with the Cardinals, Pujols is 6-for-27 (.222) with two extra-base hits (both doubles) and two RBIs.

Pujols’ slow start is even more surprising after he tore apart opposing pitching in Cactus League play. He hit .383 and led the Angels with seven homers and 20 RBIs during spring training.

"It's just six games, guys," he told reporters before going 1-for-4 on Friday.

As for playing his first game at new Yankee Stadium on Friday, Pujols said he approached it no differently than any other game.

"To tell you the truth, no disrespecting the history of this organization, the Yankees, I take it like every other park. Getting here early, watching my video, getting prepared in the cage, at the end it's just a game," Pujols told reporters. "Nothing changes. Maybe the fans are louder but everything else is the same. The game doesn't change because you play in Yankee Stadium. The rules are the same, you just need to get yourself out there and prepare yourself for the game.”